HealthTokPH: Content Creators to Follow for Medical Facts
TikTok boomed during the peak of the pandemic when various restrictions were imposed including physical interaction. Scrolling to the random contents appearing on ‘for you page’ (fyp) suddenly became a routine to many. Who wouldn’t be entertained by the trending dance challenges, vlogs, lip-synching, foods, makeup tutorials, news, and gossip from content creators? There is a high chance that you are into it too.
Conversely, the video-sharing social media application has its own drawbacks. The propagation of various medical claims online became rampant. The accessibility and user-friendly interface of the application made it easier to produce context-lacking medical content. Others even purposely exaggerate and lie in pursuit of accumulating high profits on the product they promote or sell. The worst thing is, people who fall victim to these misleading health-related contents may suffer the consequences. Healthcare professional content creators played a vital role in debunking medical myths and misconceptions circulating on the platform.
Medical content creators of TikTok
Medical professional content creators help in combating fake news from a variety of health topics to proper use of medications. They further provide pieces of medical advice and tips beneficial for everyone most especially for health-conscious individuals. Whether you are simply health-conscious or an aspiring medical professional, these are the healthcare influencers you should follow for medical facts:
Dr. Kilimanguru
@dockilimanguru Acid Reflux?
♬ original sound – Dr. Kilimanguru
Dr. Winston Kilimanjaro Creones Tiwaquen is a Baguio-based doctor popular for his jest-twisted health-related content. One of the things that draw the audience’s attention to him was his simple way of explaining medical facts. He explicates medical terms in a manner easily understood public. Dr. Kilimanguru’s informative yet funny way of informing the viewers through his “char” expression paved the way to his fame. The humorous doctor discusses topics revolving around medicine in general such as disease causes and prevention, mental health, sex education, etc.
Dr. Winston was hailed the #1 TikTok EduCreator in December 2020 and has bagged several awards for his outstanding influence online. Some of the recognitions he received were: Top Creative Award (TikTok Awards 2021); Digital Influencer of the Year (LionhearTV’s RAWR Awards); Best Social Media Personality of the Year for Education (Biyaya Ni Juan’s Gawad Juan 2021); Outstanding Filipino Gamechanger (JCI Batangas Balisong’s Gawad Balisong 2021); TikTok Star of the Year ( 4th VP Choice Awards). The said honors prove Dr. Winstons is on the roster of ‘the best’ in the field of content creation and medicine.
Dr. Krizzle Luna
@lunakrizzle Magiging ZOMBIE na tayo! 😬
♬ original sound – Dr. Krizzle Luna 🌙
Famous for her line “Joke lang po!”, Dr. Krizzle Luna is also a registered medical technologist and model. Her medical content with a hint of playful introduction is a reflection of her cheery personality. Like Dr. Kilimanguru, she tackles general concepts in medicine through explainer videos and gives medical advice and facts. Both her intelligence and superficial beauty led her to various endorsements and television program appearances. Dr. Luna’s involvement in a vehicular accident in January 2023 temporarily halted her from creating content for months. The jolly Dr.Luna made her TikTok comeback last May.
Arshie Larga
@arshielife Anong magandang gamot sa ubo? Anong klaseng ubo ba ang meron ka?😷 #learnontiktok #tiktokskwela #healthtokph ♬ original sound – Arshie Larga
Arshie creates content mainly focused on medications considering his current profession as a pharmacist. He usually provides medication advice including the proper way of taking and using drugs and supplements. This as well includes educating the audience on the suitable type of medicine for common illnesses. Arshie also uses his platform to raise funds and donations for the communities in need within their province. Meanwhile, his work scenario contents tug at the viewers’ hearts as it shows the financial struggle of some customers. Thus it became seemingly his habit to give the medicine for free when encountering such situations.
Shea Tan
@sheanene Replying to @madeldeasis485 IV Glutathione or Gluta drips is NOT approved by fda philippines for skin lightening 🚫 #sheatan #sheatanreviews #glutadrip ♬ original sound – Chemist 👩🔬 Shea Tan
As a licensed chemist, Shea Tan’s content includes awareness of medical and beauty products safety, harm, and misbeliefs. She commonly talks about the chemical composition of a certain product and explains either its risks or benefits to our health. Shea warns the audience about trending products unregistered in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claiming to be effective. through testimonials.
Dr. Ella Roxas
@ellarxsdmd Hindi ba pantay ang face mo? May Asymmetrical face ka ba? #denteetha #learnitontiktok #healthtokph ♬ original sound – Ella Roxas 👩🏽⚕️
Dr. Ella Roxas is a licensed dentist promoting proper oral hygiene and care in her contents. The so-called ‘Denteetha’ produces explainer videos regarding different oral cases and the corresponding procedures in order to fix them. The TikTok dentist owns a dental clinic which is the common setting of her content, whether for fun or educational purposes.
